Cornerback Max Hairston suffered a knee injury that is keeping him sidelined for multiple weeks, and wide receiver Khalil Shakir is week-to-week with a high ankle sprain. Now, for the first time this offseason, James Cook is sitting out a mandatory practice. When asked why he is sitting down, Cook just kept repeating, "business."

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook was reportedly a non-participant in Sunday's mandatory team practice. Cook, a former Georgia Bulldog, is currently seeking a contract extension and has been extremely vocal with his desire to get a new deal done ahead of the 2025 season.

The Buffalo Bills aren’t commenting on the reason behind James Cook not participating in practice in what could be viewed as the running back’s next step in escalating his bid to extend the final year of his contract.